Althorpe and Keadby Primary School

About Althorpe and Keadby Primary School

Althorpe and Keadby Primary School sits slightly above the North Lincolnshire average for Key Stage 2 outcomes, with 67% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the local authority average of 62%. That five-point gap is modest but consistent, and it places the school 17th out of 51 primary schools in the area, putting it in the top third locally. The school’s ranking score of 67 also lands it in the top 50 nationally among similar schools, though it’s worth noting that the top three primaries in North Lincolnshire all score above 85, so there’s a clear gap to the very highest performers. Still, for a school where 40.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals — well above the national average — these results suggest solid teaching and support. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated it Good overall, with an Outstanding mark for personal development, which hints at a real focus on character and wellbeing alongside academic work.

Looking closer at the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, the picture is mixed but generally positive. In reading, 80% of pupils met the expected standard, with an average scaled score of 106, and 40% reached the higher standard — a strong showing. Maths was similar: 80% at expected, average score 104, though only 13% hit the higher threshold. Writing was the weaker area, with 67% at expected and just 7% at the higher level, which mirrors a national trend. The combined expected figure of 67% is above the LA average of 62%, but the proportion reaching the higher standard across all three subjects is only 7%, so this isn’t a school that pushes large numbers into the top tier. Ofsted’s breakdown shows consistency: Good for quality of education, behaviour, leadership and early years, with that standout Outstanding for personal development. Compared with its previous 2018 inspection, which was also Good, the school has maintained its rating while improving in personal development from what was then a lower grade.

The school has a nursery provision for children from age two, which is a real asset for local families, and it’s oversubscribed: for 2025/26, there were 14 first-preference applications for 14 places, but 19 total applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.36. That suggests it’s a popular choice in the area. Facilities include a library, playing fields, gym, sports hall, ICT suite, music rooms and even a chapel, which is unusual for a state primary. Sports on offer include athletics, swimming, netball and cricket, and clubs range from eco club and choir to chess and coding. The SEND provision is broad, covering dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social and emotional needs, speech and language issues, visual impairment, physical disability and autistic spectrum disorder — so it’s well set up to support a range of additional needs. This is a school that suits families looking for a solid, inclusive primary with strong pastoral care and a good range of activities, rather than one chasing elite academic results.

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